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Red Wings’ Michal Postava Validates the Cossa Trade

Michal Postava picked a fitting stage for his first NHL win. Making his first career start on Oct. 26, the 24-year-old goaltender stopped 25 shots and all three attempts in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings rallied past the Edmonton Oilers 4-3.

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3 Takeaways from Red Wings Western Canada Road Trip

After starting the season by getting points in just one of their first four games, Detroit has followed that up by netting points in seven of their last eight.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 27

NHL Game Recap: Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers with Line Combinations 10/26/2026

First Period Goals: Vasily Podkolzin (8) / Leon Draisaitl (12), Connor McDavid (26) at 6:10 / 1-0 EDM First Period Penalties: EDM / 12:53 / Vasily Podkolzin,

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 27

Bob Probert Was More Than an Enforcer — He was a Detroit Red Wings Original

Some hockey players are remembered for the goals they scored. Others are remembered for the championships they won. Bob Probert was remembered for the excitement he brought whenever he stepped onto the ice.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Dylan Larkin News / Stadium Rant / October 27

Dylan Larkin Is Still A Red Wing: 3 Reasons Why A Trade Feels Improbable.

Dylan Larkin’s trade request leaked in early June. The reason for Larkin wanting out was multi-layered. The main culprits were tension with former GM Steve Yzerman, a lack of success in Detroit, and a brief dance with victory in the Olympics with Team USA.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Michal Postava News / ESPN / October 27

Postava wins in first career start as Wings top McDavid, Oilers in shootout

Michal Postava made his first career NHL start a memorable one, backstopping the Red Wings to a shootout win over the Oilers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Red Wings rally late, top Oilers in shootout

Michal Postava made 25 saves and also stopped all three shootout tries and Dylan Larkin scored a 6-on-5 goal with 1:17 remaining to force overtime as the visiting Detroit Red Wings rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Red Wings’ Moritz Seider puts Connor McDavid in a box during crucial shift

The Detroit Red Wings have not had the best start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Detroit has struggled on the ice and is dealing with off-ice drama. But there is one thing this team can rely on.

John Gibson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 26

Red Wings' John Gibson Faces Uncomfortable Reality as Rookie Gets the Call

The Detroit Red Wings are just about to take the ice to face one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive teams, with one caveat. The Red Wings are turning to a rookie to take the starting role in the net.

Michal Postava News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 26

Michal Postava to Make First Career NHL Start With Red Wings

Goaltender Michal Postava of the Detroit Red Wings will make his first career NHL start in the net. Postava is to start between the pipes for the Red Wings against the Edmonton Oilers on Oct.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Red Wings Need More Than Yurov for Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild remain one of the most logical landing spots for Dylan Larkin, but a deal with the Detroit Red Wings hasn’t come together. The closer the two clubs get to a framework, the more one question matters: What kind of young player should headline a return for a center who has scored at least 30 goals in five straight seasons?

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Canadiens Could 'Reverse Engineer' a Dylan Larkin Trade? What Does That Mean?

On the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said a Dylan Larkin trade to Montreal is possible, but the Canadiens would have to “reverse engineer” the deal.

Detroit Red Wings News / Trade Talk Sports / October 25

Are the Red Wings Trying to Solve the Wrong Problem?

Sometimes a trade proposal makes sense on paper, and I still wonder whether a team is solving the right problem. In this trade proposal, the Detroit Red Wings get Quinn Hughes, a Norris Trophy-winning defenceman who can change a game.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Quinn Hughes to Detroit? A Blockbuster Trade Pitch Aims to End the Edvinsson Standoff

A new trade pitch published Saturday imagines a blockbuster between the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild, with Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes headed to Detroit.

Dylan Larkin News / Trade Talk Sports / October 24

Dylan Larkin Is Taking the Heat. But What About the Red Wings?

Something about the reaction to Dylan Larkin’s trade request bothers me. Everybody seems to have a strong opinion about what he owes Detroit. I wonder whether we’re asking the other half of the question.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Red Wings look to extend dominance over Flames

Two teams battling to stay in the win column square off in Calgary as the Flames host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. This is the first of two meetings between these teams this season.

College Hockey News / Yardbarker / October 24

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with buzzer-beater

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with stunning buzzer-beater

At this point, Western Michigan needs to completely scrub Michigan from all of its upcoming sports schedules. It doesn't seem worth the chaos or frustration.

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Red Wings, not Dylan Larkin, should be vilified for trade request

It’s been about four months since the news went public that the former captain of the Detroit Red Wings, Dylan Larkin, had requested a trade.

Red Wings’ John Gibson leaves game with upper-body injury

Lucas Raymond's 3-point effort propels Red Wings past skidding Canucks

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Red Wings’ John Gibson leaves game with upper-body injury

The Detroit Red Wings announced on social media that goaltender John Gibson left Thursday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks with an upper-body injury.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / October 23

Lucas Raymond's 3-point effort propels Red Wings past skidding Canucks

Lucas Raymond scored twice and added an assist, leading the visiting Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. William Wallinder, Michael Rasmussen and Emmitt Finnie also scored for the Red Wings, who have earned points in six straight games (3-0-3).

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Red Wings Activate J.T. Compher, Recall Michal Postava

The Detroit Red Wings announced three roster transactions in advance of their game tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. The club activated veteran forward J.T.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Alex DeBrincat steals point for Red Wings with milestone goal

Locked in with Detroit thanks to the new seven-year, $91 million contract extension he signed earlier in October, DeBrincat will now try to reach more milestones as a Red Wing for years to come.

ESPN analyst claims to have big news on Dylan Larkin trade

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Simon Edvinsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Simon Edvinsson and Red Wings Held Weekend Meeting Amid Contract Standoff

The Simon Edvinsson saga in Detroit took a step forward over the weekend, even if a resolution remains elusive. Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN’s “Insider Trading” that Edvinsson and his agent, J.P.

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Red Wings Place Jacob Bernard-Docker On Waivers

The Red Wings have been carrying nine defensemen through the early going this season, something that’s largely unsustainable. They’ve taken a step toward reducing that surplus as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that blueliner Jacob Bernard-Docker has been placed on waivers.